Winter Restaurant Specials for Every Day of the Week: 2017

If, like us, you love a good deal, you’re going to be over the moon when you read about the specials we’ve rounded up for winter in the Mother City. Some are such good value, you could potentially eat out every day of the week…if you wanted to… Here are our picks:

1. Foxcroft

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The deal If you haven’t yet experienced Foxcroft’stasty tapas options, winter is the perfect time to do so – particularly when you can sample three in a single seating! There’s also a delicious four-course winter lunch option. Select two tapas, a main and end off with a lovely dessert. What’s more, till end-June, with any meal enjoyed at Foxcroft, you can wash it all down with some delicious Bottomless Bubbly.Cost four-course Winter Lunch special: R295Tapas Lunch special: R195Bottomless Bubbly (when accompanied by the lunch set menu): R195When Four-course Winter Lunch special: Monday – Thursday, 12pm – 2pmTapas Lunch special: Monday – Thursday, 12pm – 2pmBottomless Bubbly: Monday – Sunday, 12pm–2pm; 6pm–8pmSpecial valid until Four-course Winter Lunch special: 31 August 2017Tapas Lunch special: 29 June 2017Bottomless Bubbly special: 29 June 2017Contact 021 202 3304Where to find it Foxcroft, Shop 8, High Constantia, Corner of Groot Constantia and Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Cape Town

3. Faber

The dealSince its opening, Faber has always been the perfect excuse visit the Cape Winelands. But now, with the addition of its three-course “zero wastage” winter set menu – whichis made from the finest, organic produce from Avondale estate – there’s even greater reason to head to picturesque Paarl…Cost R250 per personWhen Wednesday – Sunday, 12pm – 2.30pmSpecial valid until 30 September 2017Contact 021 202 1219, faber@avondalewine.co.zaWhere to find it Avondale Estate, Lustigan Road, Paarl

4. La Colombe

The deal Scot Kirton, the mind behind one of the best restaurants in Cape Town, will be preparing a special four-course winter menu. As always, he’ll be sourcing the freshest produce to ensure that the selected dishes showcase the crisp and clean flavours of the Cape’s winter bounty. Cost R395 per personWhen Monday – Thursday (lunch only)Special valid until 8 June 2017Contact 021 794 2390, reservations@lacolombe.co.zaWhere to find itLa Colombe, Constantia 861 Farm, Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia

6. Dutch East

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The deal This Franschhoek favourite has two great winter warmers for 2017 – a delicious roast (either rump or brisket) with a glass of red wine, or 500g of fresh West Coast mussels (and fries), with a glass of sauvignon blanc.CostR250 (roast and red wine)R145 (fresh West Coast mussels and white wine)When Roast and red wine: Friday, 6pm – 9pmWest Coast mussels and white wine: Wednesday and Saturday, 11.30am – 3pm; 6.30pm – 9pmSpecial valid until 30 September 2017Note This special is not valid during festivals and on public festivals.Contact 021 876 3547, info@dutcheast.co.zaWhere to find it 42 Huguenot Street, Franschhoek

8. Nomad Bistro & Bar

The deal The steampunk-themed bistro has a host of specials to welcome guests this winter. These include the R50 lunch specials – perfect for innercity workers. Options vary between burgers, flatbreads and pasta depending on which day of the week you turn up.Starting 5 June, Nomad kicks off the Monday Movie Date-Night Special: two tickets, two burgers and two drinks for just R299 per couple.Cost R50 (lunch specials)R299 per couple (Movie Date Night: two tickets, two burgers, two drinks)R225 (Five tapas: What the fu#k Thursdays)When Lunch specials: Monday – FridayMovie Date Night: Monday (starts 5 June)Special valid until OngoingwintContact 021 418 3020 Where to find itNomad Bistro & Bar, 33 Waterkant Street, CBD

14. Beerhouse on Long

The deal Few things are as belly-warming as a mug of frothy beer. All the better if you have a tasty burger or a rack of ribs to accompany it. Beerhouse on LOng has a number of specials that will go down well in the cold winter months, including the Thank Fook it’s Flam (a free Alpha Lager, 330ml Savanna, glass of white wine or soft drink with every flam). What’s a flam, you ask? It’s a pizza made out of beer dough, is what it is.Cost R75 (two-for-one burgers) R250 (platter upgrade: free ribs with every platter)R135 (Ribs ‘n Wings: free portion of chicken wings with every 500g rack of ribs)R65 – R80 (Thank Fook it’s Flam: a free Alpha Lager, 330ml Savanna, glass of white wine or soft drink with every flam)R80 (Fish n’ Chips FriYAYs: a free Alpha Lager, 330ml Savanna, glass of white wine or soft drink with every fish and chips)When 2-for-1 Beerhouse Burgers: MondaysPlatter Upgrade: TuesdaysRibs ‘n Wings: WednesdaysThank Fook it’s Flam: ThursdaysFish n’ Chips FriYAYs: Fridays, until 7pmSpecial valid until OngoingGood to knowBeerhouse specials are available at all their branches; Long Street, Centurion and Fourways. Contact 021 424 3370, onlong@beerhouse.co.zaWhere to find itBeerhouse on Long,223 Long Street, CBD

15. Catharina’s

The deal Executive Chef Archie Maclean’s special lunch menu offers a selection of flavourful dishes that reflect the warmth and nostalgia of Steenberg estate. For starters, choose between the roast cream of tomato soup with herb crème fraîche; the crumbled mushroom with spiced couscous; or the confit chicken Caesar salad. Main course options include a curried seafood risotto; 200g sirloin steak with sautéed spinach, beetroot and leek ragout; or a crispy chicken and cheddar burger with hand-cut chips. Guests who opt for the three-course lunch special will be treated to a rooibos crème brûlée and frozen melktert dessert.Cost R165 (two courses)R195 (three courses)When Daily, 12pm – 3pmSpecial valid until 30 September 2017Contact 021 713 7178, reservations@catharinasrestaurant.co.zaWhere to find itSteenberg Vineyards, Steenberg Road, Tokai

16. Obz Café

The deal Discounted burgers on Mondays and two-for-one pizzas on Thursdays means you won’t have to break the bank when you eat out.Cost R80 (house burger and beer)R95 – R122 (buy one house pizza and get a classic pizza free)When Burger special: Monday, 11am – 11pmPizza special: Thursday, 11am – 11pmSpecial valid until OngoingContact 021 448 5555Where to find it 115 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town

17. La Tête

The deal Be tempted with a two- or three-course set menu at the talked-about La Tête. If you’re not entirely convinced by its nose-to-tail philosophy, there are options for vegetarians and pescaterians alike, such as octopus (with cucumber and mint), crispy duck (with watercress and radishes), and a delicious chocolate pot.Cost R220 (two-course special) R260 (three-course special)When Tuesday – Friday, 12pm – 11pmSaturday, 6pm – 11pmSpecial valid until 31 October 2017Contact021 418 1299, info@latete.co.zaWhere to find it 17 Bree Street, Cape Town

20. Cafe Grill

The deal Head over to the stylish Café Grill and treat the family to a delicious Curry Evening of a starter, main – includes three curries and sambals – and dessert.CostR360 per person (curry evening)When Curry evening: daily, 6pm – 10pmSpecial valid until Curry evening: 31 August 2017Contact 021 437 9029, restaurants@12apostles.co.zaWhere to find it Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town

21. The Shortmarket Club

The deal This acclaimed Luke Dale-Roberts-owned eatery is offering a delicious three-course prix fixe lunch menu this winter. Starting on 1 June, diners can expect dishes such as oxtail ragu, slow-roasted goat’s shoulder rotis, and mozzarella-and-lavender crème brûlée, courtesy of head chef Wesley Randles – for a mere R280. If you’d like to enjoy a carafe of Swartland wine with your meal, the cost is R360. Each month sees a different farm from the region being showcased, including AA Badenhorst Family Wines, Silvervis and Terracura Wines and Blacksmith Wines.Cost R280 (three-course menu)R360 (three-course menu with wine)When Monday – Saturday, 12.30pm – 2pmSpecial valid until 30 September 2018Contact 021 447 2874 info@theshortmarketclub.co.zaWhere to find it The Shortmarket Club, 88 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

23. Den Anker

The deal This quayside stalwart at the V&A Waterfront, justifiably famous for its excellent food, and exciting range of Belgian beers, has a three specials that’ll warm the cockles of your heart. Two dishes and two Belgian beers for only R125. Choose two mussel dishes (mariniere and å la crème; or two wagyu burgers (one with mature Gouda and the other with homemade béarnaise sauce); or fish two ways (beer-battered hake and chips; and a Cape Malay fish curry), each of which is paired with the perfect beer.Cost R125 eachWhen 11am – 7pm, dailySpecial valid until 31 August 2017Contact 021 419 0249, denanker@mweb.co.zaWhere to find it Den Anker Restaurant, Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

24. The Sorrows

The deal Banish any winter woes with this excellent 2-for-1 breakfast offer at The Sorrows. There are a range of breakfast options to choose from, including eggs benedict, omelettes, a full English fry-up, smashed avo, muesli and yoghurt, and scrambled eggs. Prices vary depending on what you order but either way, you enjoy two breakfasts for the price of one!CostR45 – R80 (cost varies depending on breakfast order; excludes drinks and extras)When Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pmSpecial valid until 30 June – 30 September 2017Contact 021 422 3655, thesorrowscpt@gmail.comWhere to find it The Sorrows, 16 Kloof Nek Road, Cape Town

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The Inside Guide has made every effort to ensure that the information in this post was correct at the time of publication. However, we do not assume any liability caused by errors, such as price, cost, time, and location.

Carolyn Prades

Quentins in Hout Bay is a great restaurant offering 3 course buffet delicious supper menu for R150 per head for 3 courses Monday- Thursday. Like eating in a private home with excellent service and wonderful chef/owner.